About Vilma Medgyaszay
Lived 1885 – 1972 (aged 86). Vilma Medgyaszay was a Hungarian actor, theatre manager, singer and musician.
Vilma Medgyaszay (3 May 1885 – 5 April 1972) was a Hungarian actress and theatre director.
Career 'Medgyaszay is responsible for the popularizing of melodized poems by Hungarian poet Endre Ady. From 1913 to 1915, Medgyaszay operated the theatre that is currently the Budapest Puppet Theatre, naming it Medgyaszay Cabaret and singing folk songs on stage. She had a role in the 1938 film Rézi Friday and the 1941 film Háry János.
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Who was Vilma Medgyaszay?
Hungarian actress, theatre director (1885–1972)
When was Vilma Medgyaszay born?
Vilma Medgyaszay was born on 3 May 1885 in Arad.
When did Vilma Medgyaszay die?
Vilma Medgyaszay died on 5 April 1972 in Budapest.
What was Vilma Medgyaszay's occupation?
Vilma Medgyaszay was an actor, theatre manager, singer and musician.
What nationality was Vilma Medgyaszay?
Vilma Medgyaszay was Hungarian.
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